Tab. 2.

Target values for LDL‑C and non-HDL-C in relation to cardiovascular risk categories

Risk category	LDL‑C target value (mg/dl)	Non-HDL-C target valuea (mg/dl)	LDL‑C threshold value for the initiation of medical treatment (mg/dl)
Very high	< 70b	< 100	70
High	< 100	< 130	100
Moderate	< 130c	< 160	130
Low	< 160	< 190	160

^aChol_non-HDL = Chol_total − Chol_HDL

^bAnd/or reduction of ≥ 50 % if the target value cannot be met

^cIn individual cases, especially in subjects with pronounced metabolic syndrome (“Diabetes mellitus” section), it may prove expedient to pursue an LDL‑C reduction to < 115 mg/dl (non-HDL-C reduction < 145 mg/dl)